More details released on fatal crash, vehicle fire that melted truck in Big Creek

When first responders first arrived at the scene of a fatal crash Thursday night, near the intersection of County Club Lane and Highwater Road, the truck fire initially concealed the driver’s death.

Friendship over years and miles

Bond remains strong between CDA councilmember Amy Evans and childhood pen pal

As they grew, and letters flew back and forth, so did their friendship. It has endured for decades. They drifted apart during college, but reconnected about eight years ago via Facebook.

Sholeh: Pride in work is on the decline

Self-centeredness partly responsible.

Edith Ann Pennick, 82

Edith Ann Pennick, 82, passed away July 29, 2024, at her home in Cataldo, Idaho. She was born May 15, 1942, in Wichita, Kan., to the late John and Madee Smith.

Legals for August, 6 2024

Coeur d'Alene veteran seeks to raise funds for Honor Flights

Having served stateside as his two brothers served abroad in the Vietnam War, Joe Deacon spoke to the Rotary Club Friday about his experiences during the trip of a lifetime on an Honor Flight from Spokane to Washington, D.C.

As the Rathdrum Prairie is developed, Scarcellos stick to tradition

Established in 1910, Scarcellos continue ranching legacy of their forefathers

Moss grows on gray, weathered wooden fenceposts held up by rusting barbed wire along the dusty drive. Black Angus cattle grazes in shady patches, avoiding the intense July heat. Laughter can be heard before people are seen beneath a blue tarp canopy, grilling brats and burgers, sipping Coors Banquets and telling tales — some tall, some true — of growing up in the country. “Hey, how you doing?” Laurin Scarcello asks, greeting cousins and friends with hugs and handshakes. “Make yourself at home.” The gathering of members of the Scarcello, Dingman, Miller, Brunner, Bonu, D'Ambrosia and Dempsey families and more happens every even year at the Scarcello ranch, where the family’s American dream first unfolded. The celebration is held to commemorate the continuation of a legacy that began when four Italian immigrant brothers sought better lives for their family and set down roots on the Rathdrum Prairie, of all places.

Post Falls ER & Hospital opens

Providing advanced and comprehensive emergency and inpatient services, Post Falls ER & Hospital has opened at 497 S. Beck Road.

Milestone Announcements

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Avoid friction with diction

A sergeant in charge of the new recruits ordered: "Soldiers, when I blow the whistle, I want you to shoot at will."

EDITORIAL: Fairgrounds request is one for the ages

Long-term lease represents a compromise, not commitment into perpetuity

Wayne and Carolyn Woodworth

Carolyn Alice Woodworth passed away on June 17th, 2023. Her husband, Wayne Harlow Woodworth, passed away on January 6th, 2024.

BIDEN: Not honorable either

Reply to Dave Walker’s My Turn: I loved and respected both my mother and father, both who have been gone for decades. My mother taught me manners, courtesy, love and kindness to all no matter their religion, birth, clothes, etc. Besides these they both taught me the value of life character and respect of another one’s opinions. Both our accolades to our parents I am sure go on. At the top of your list honesty, integrity, credibility and ethics — you’re right, without those traits one should always be guarded of their encounters of a new acquaintance.

Gwen Fire almost fully contained

Idaho Department of Lands shared a final update on the Gwen Fire Saturday morning.

Cd'A council to consider tax increase

Finance director says it doesn't mean residents will pay more

Ebner wrote that traditionally, revenues from growth have contributed between 2% and 3% to the city’s levy revenues annually, “providing vital support for the needs of our expanding community.

Local artist takes creativity to next level

'Surrender-man' comic now has companion game

A local comic artist has taken his creativity to another level. Multiple levels, actually.

FAST FIVE Josh Parsons: Art on the Green is his scene

Meet Josh Parsons, a member of the Citizens’ Council for the Arts and volunteer for Art on the Green, a free outdoor fine arts festival held in Coeur d’Alene each summer. The 2024 festival is happening this weekend.

Mental health fair returns to Silver Valley

Mental health resource fair takes place Saturday

When Silver Valley CARES proposed the idea for a mental health fair last year, residents had been rocked by tragedy. Going into the second year of the event, organizer Jenna Grant-Arthun felt though many of the same overarching needs remain, the immediate concern level for the mental health across the community has emerged from a higher crisis level.

Idaho Army National Guard hosts open house today

The community is invited to join the action and see firsthand how National Guard members train during a community open house today at the Idaho National Guard Armory, 5453 E. Seltice Way, Post Falls.

St. Maries man charged with rape

A St. Maries man is in jail after police said he raped a teen girl.